Arms of Arthur Richard William Jordan
Arms of Arthur Richard William Jordan
Blazon
Tierced in pairle Gules, Azure and Azure, a pall between in chief a fleur-de-lis and in the flanks two lions’ heads erased addorsed Or;
Symbolism
Blue is the principal colour of Canada’s Air Force, as it was for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Y-shape and red triangular section commemorates the service given to the YMCA by Mr. Jordan’s father, also named Arthur Richard William Jordan. The fleur-de-lis represents Mr. Jordan’s birthplace in the province of Quebec. The lion heads allude to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, which has lions in its badge and to which Mr. Jordan has given long service.
Crest of Arthur Richard William Jordan
Blazon
On a Martello tower proper an eagle wings displayed and addorsed Azure grasping in its dexter claw an open book Or;
Symbolism
The blue colour and the eagle represent Mr. Jordan’s service in both the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces. The Martello tower represents Kingston, Ontario. The book alludes to the education that Mr. Jordan received at the Royal Military College and other facilities during his military service and to his service in the Air Force as a flying instructor.
Motto of Arthur Richard William Jordan
Blazon
CUM SOLLERTIA PER SCIENTIAM;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “By skill through knowledge”.
